5 uses for M.2 (That aren't SSDs....)
26Taking a look at 5 alternate uses for an M.2 slot, besides fitting an SSD to it...
Being based on PCIe, M.2 slots can be a great option for adding additional functionality to a PC, particularly for small form-factor builds such as ITX desktops, Mini PCs and modified laptops.
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0:00 M.2 - Not just for SSDs
0:57 No.1 - Networking
2:34 No.2 - AI Accelerators
3:28 No.3 - Video Capture
4:19 No.4 - Graphics Cards
5:52 No.5 - SATA Storage